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(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Gymnast Avery Neff helped the Red Rocks advance to the NCAA regional final on Friday.

Utah gymnastics advances to the NCAA regional final behind elite performance from Avery Neff

By Jason Batacao | April 3, 2026, 10:26 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) warms up before a game last season. Dampier and the Utes will have a new offensive coordinator this season.

Here’s what Utah football’s offense might look like under its new offensive coordinator

By Jason Batacao | April 3, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Jeff Roberson | AP) Ben Jacobson is seen on the sidelines during a Northern Iowa game in 2020. After two decades in charge of the Panthers, Jacobson has been hired at Utah State University.

Has Utah State finally found a head coach that will stick around? Here’s why Ben Jacobson is a different sort of hire for the Aggies.

By Jason Batacao | April 1, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Love One Volleyball) Members of LOVB Salt Lake City gather during a match. The team was officially acquired by the private-equity fund Synergy Sports Capital on Thursday.

These two former NFL players just bought a pro volleyball team in Utah

By Jason Batacao | March 26, 2026, 7:35 p.m.

(Anna Fuder | Utah Athletics) Defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley observes Utah football practice in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

What Utah football coach Morgan Scalley said about his relationship with his predecessor Kyle Whittingham

By Jason Batacao | March 26, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) at the Utah Utes spring football game last year. The Utes will not hold the annual scrimmage this year, new coach Morgan Scalley said.

Why Utah football won’t have its 22 Forever spring game this year

By Jason Batacao | March 25, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah celebrates its win at the Big 12 Gymnastics Championship at the Maverik Center in West Valley City on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Utah Red Rocks win their second straight Big 12 gymnastics championship

By Jason Batacao | March 22, 2026, 11:33 p.m.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Former Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham stands on the sidelines during the game in 2025. The U. will pay Whittingham $13.5 million over the next three years.

From Utah plans to Michigan man: There are new details in the split between the Utes and Kyle Whittingham

By Jason Batacao | March 20, 2026, 7:10 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Former Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) in 2024. Retzlaff will participate in BYU's pro day this week.

Why former BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff is back in Provo this week

By Jason Batacao | March 19, 2026, 5:54 p.m.

(Julio Cortez | AP) BYU wide receiver Tei Nacua (0) looks on during the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game between Texas Tech and BYU Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Arlington, Texas.

Is Puka Nacua’s younger brother ready to become BYU football’s next star wide receiver?

By Jason Batacao | March 17, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt LakeTribune) BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) celebrates the win as BYU hosts Texas Tech, NCAA basketball in Provo on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

Who will BYU and Utah State play in March Madness? NCAA Tournament brackets have been filled out.

By Jason Batacao | March 16, 2026, 1:11 a.m.

(Eli Lucero | The Herald Journal) Utah State head coach Jerrod Calhoun talks to players Friday in Logan.

Utah State basketball doesn’t want to be a ‘stepping stone.’ Here’s how the Aggies plan to become the next Gonzaga.

By Jason Batacao | March 15, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(James Crisp | AP) Utah State head coach Jerrod Calhoun urges his team on during the first half of the first round of the 2025 NCAA basketball tournament.

Can Utah State basketball keep coach Jerrod Calhoun? The ‘silly season’ rumors are heating up.

By Jason Batacao | March 12, 2026, 7:53 p.m.

(Jay Drowns / Utah Valley University) UVU students observe their free-throw ritual during a basketball victory over New Mexico State.

Utah Valley’s March Madness hopes are still alive amid a $1 million lawsuit

By Jason Batacao | March 11, 2026, 4:08 p.m.

(Charlie Riedel | AP) Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark addresses the media during the NCAA college Big 12 women's basketball media day in 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Anti-LDS chants directed at BYU will be a focus at spring meetings, ‘embarrassed’ Big 12 commissioner says

By Jason Batacao | March 11, 2026, 1:32 a.m.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) A Utah gymnastics athlete in Salt Lake City on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026.

Women’s sports are ‘at risk’ due to growing deficits. Here’s why the University of Utah believes private equity will solve the problem.

By Jason Batacao | March 10, 2026, 11:17 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Jojo Phillips (13) as BYU hosts Southern Illinois, NCAA football in Provo on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

Here’s what the future of BYU football’s pass game will look like after Parker Kingston’s dismissal

By Jason Batacao | March 6, 2026, 1:00 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) BYU Cougars running back LJ Martin (4) scores a touchdown as BYU hosts TCU, NCAA football in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025.

How a BYU football legend helped sway LJ Martin to return to the Cougars in 2026

By Jason Batacao | March 4, 2026, 1:00 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) BYU Cougars head coach Kevin Young as BYU hosts Pacific, NCAA basketball in Provo on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025.

BYU basketball has earned a commit from yet another 5-star recruit. Here’s who is coming to Provo next.

By Jason Batacao | March 3, 2026, 10:05 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) University of Utah President Taylor Randall speaks on campus during an event on Feb. 7.

Why Utah Utes’ President Taylor Randall plans to meet with Donald Trump this week

By Jason Batacao | March 4, 2026, 12:46 a.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah guard Lani White (0) as BYU hosts Utah, NCAA basketball in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026.

While Utah’s Lani White stars on one court, she is looking to change another

By Jason Batacao | February 28, 2026, 1:00 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah men's basketball head coach Alex Jensen guides his team as BYU hosts Utah, NCAA basketball in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.

How Alex Jensen plans to outlast a tough first year and rebuild Utah basketball

By Jason Batacao | February 27, 2026, 1:00 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) BYU Cougars head coach Kevin Young reacts to a call by the official in BIG 12 basketball action between the BYU Cougars and the Houston Cougars at the Marriott Center on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026.

Cougar fans booed their team after its loss to UCF. BYU coach Kevin Young said it was warranted.

By Jason Batacao | February 26, 2026, 1:00 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) BYU Cougars guard Kambree Barber (14) steals the ball from Utah Utes guard Lani White (0) as Utah hosts BYU, NCAA basketball in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.

The Utes’ NCAA tourney bubble might be popping after another loss to BYU

By Jason Batacao | February 22, 2026, 1:00 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Fans cheer on the Utah men’s basketball team as they take on Kansas at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Salt Lake City.

The University of Utah has a new proposal for the Huntsman Center. Here’s what you need to know.

By Jason Batacao | Courtney Tanner | February 11, 2026, 11:38 p.m.